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Re: Certification Vs Masters: Which Is Hotter In Nigerian Labour Market? by KingAdeOluomo1(m): 9:14am On Apr 24, 2017
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Re: Certification Vs Masters: Which Is Hotter In Nigerian Labour Market? by optimusprime2(m): 9:17am On Apr 24, 2017
It depends on the feild as IT is wide... as far as software and project management is concerned you need certifications but if you are trying to show you are a specialist in specific feilds like security and business information systems, bros get an Msc a Phd would also suffice if you get the liver.
Regardless, IT is a feild that requires certifications by standard IT bodies.

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Re: Certification Vs Masters: Which Is Hotter In Nigerian Labour Market? by sunbilor(m): 9:17am On Apr 24, 2017
Certification

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Re: Certification Vs Masters: Which Is Hotter In Nigerian Labour Market? by MooreLabs(m): 9:19am On Apr 24, 2017
MoyoGENERAL:
In Nigerian Market,

1. Grace
2. Connection
3. Certificate
4. Masters


that's the order!

You have said my mind. Grace and Connection are at the top food Chain of the Nigerian Labour Market. You need God's grace and then connection all others are just jogging from the back.
Re: Certification Vs Masters: Which Is Hotter In Nigerian Labour Market? by otabuko(m): 9:22am On Apr 24, 2017
Kaypro:
My Friend, Practical/hands on EXPERIENCE is the most important.
The world is changing the conversation from "What Papers do you have?" to "What solutions can you provide?"


minimum requirement every is still 2.1 and in rare cases 2.2. What papers you have still count very greatly. Your view is only attainable in the developed nations.
Re: Certification Vs Masters: Which Is Hotter In Nigerian Labour Market? by MooreLabs(m): 9:25am On Apr 24, 2017
ShitHead:
None. Remember you said; NIGERIA? Nothing works here.
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Re: Certification Vs Masters: Which Is Hotter In Nigerian Labour Market? by wacoj(m): 9:31am On Apr 24, 2017
nmreports:
Both depending on your career path.
1. Accounting: Certifications.
2. Human resources: Certification.
3. IT: Certifications.
4. Engineering: Experience + certifications.
5. Most other ones are basically MBA.

Academic masters is for those who want to go into academics.
Professional masters is just an added advantage.

This is my opinion.

Very correct!

More helpful career advice and help can be found on www.HRtechnique.com
Re: Certification Vs Masters: Which Is Hotter In Nigerian Labour Market? by richard870(m): 9:31am On Apr 24, 2017
To those shouting certifications.....

Are you guys aware that no matter the certifications you have , you would remain a tactical manager (oh yes!) while a person with Master's Degree ascends to the Strategic Management post bossing over you regardless of you level of expertise?

You guys had better embrace reality while discussing things like this than make funny assumptions of what you have 'lil or no clue about

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Re: Certification Vs Masters: Which Is Hotter In Nigerian Labour Market? by Sunnypa11(m): 9:41am On Apr 24, 2017
Many with Certificates won't answer correctly

Re: Certification Vs Masters: Which Is Hotter In Nigerian Labour Market? by Nobody: 9:41am On Apr 24, 2017
Which I.T course should a marketing graduate go for?

Running an Ms.c already though.
Re: Certification Vs Masters: Which Is Hotter In Nigerian Labour Market? by greggng: 9:44am On Apr 24, 2017
I studied accounting am not yet chartered but I ve interest in iIT certification. Which one will pay me most. Experts in the house should pls advice
Re: Certification Vs Masters: Which Is Hotter In Nigerian Labour Market? by HermajestyQ(f): 9:46am On Apr 24, 2017
richard870:
To those shouting certifications.....

Are you guys aware that no matter the certifications you have , you would remain a tactical manager (oh yes!) while a person with Master's Degree ascends to the Strategic Management post bossing over you regardless of you level of expertise?

You guys had better embrace reality while discussing things like this than make funny assumptions of what you have 'lil or no clue about
That is so true
Re: Certification Vs Masters: Which Is Hotter In Nigerian Labour Market? by ArcFresky(m): 9:46am On Apr 24, 2017
Please advice accordingly, what certification is relevant for architecture, especially in govt? (I already get Masters)
Re: Certification Vs Masters: Which Is Hotter In Nigerian Labour Market? by Nobody: 9:47am On Apr 24, 2017
talisman35:
Do you think IT certificate and knowledge is better than A MASTER'S, House your opinion

An ever raging argument I must say, this question keeps coming up. Well, I'm a young man still trying to find my feet, and not in a position to authoritatively say which is better, but I think it's a matter of what one wants, do you want to be research/consulting inclined, or do you want to be hands-on/field inclined? The idea of going for a masters just for the prospects of a job doesn't sound appealing to me, most companies still prefer to hire fresh out's for their graduate level cadre.

If it's infotech we're talking about, then practical knowledge backed with relevant certifications is the best way to go, or so I think.
Re: Certification Vs Masters: Which Is Hotter In Nigerian Labour Market? by Zirah: 9:49am On Apr 24, 2017
Certification. Masters is like glorified B.Sc.

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Re: Certification Vs Masters: Which Is Hotter In Nigerian Labour Market? by wayaa007(m): 9:50am On Apr 24, 2017
generalbush:
IT certification is the hot cake. The career prospects in IT is so hot like hot beans!!


Courses like Cisco voice over professionals have just 2 people who practice it in Nigeria, making Cisco import foreign professionals.

Just last week, a firm was looking for Quality Multimedia Instructors, but they were all missing in action!!

Who says ICT is not the king?



Check this link to start up your IT career now!!

http://topwritersden.com/top-it-institutes-in-nigeria/


Are u sure of that Cisco voice, I know a lot of collaboration associate and professionals in Nigeria and from Nigeria
Re: Certification Vs Masters: Which Is Hotter In Nigerian Labour Market? by fullz: 10:06am On Apr 24, 2017
just pray make God pick your call. my cousin got an offshore job last month with no qualification. his pay is 150k per month. 2weeks in, 2weeks out.
Go get the I.T certs sha.
above all, just pray to God to pick your call fir 2secs.

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Re: Certification Vs Masters: Which Is Hotter In Nigerian Labour Market? by fullz: 10:06am On Apr 24, 2017
just pray make God pick your call. my cousin got an offshore job last month with no qualification. his pay is 150k per month. 2weeks in, 2weeks out.
Go get the I.T certs sha.
above all, just pray to God to pick your call fir 2secs.

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Re: Certification Vs Masters: Which Is Hotter In Nigerian Labour Market? by ib22003(m): 10:08am On Apr 24, 2017
With certifications, no one will even ask you what you studied in school as long as you graduated. IT company pays you for your skills, you can do masters after you start working.
talisman35:
Do you think IT certificate and knowledge is better than A MASTER'S, House your opinion
Re: Certification Vs Masters: Which Is Hotter In Nigerian Labour Market? by uwaj54: 10:09am On Apr 24, 2017
None. Primary focus should be on acquiring the skills. But if you must choose, get a masters. It's valid forever but certification gets outdated and some require recertification after few years.

The following article may be useful:http://learnsmart.com.ng/blog/professional-certification-good-but/

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Re: Certification Vs Masters: Which Is Hotter In Nigerian Labour Market? by ib22003(m): 10:10am On Apr 24, 2017
Research the main IT Applications used in your field and get certified on them
greggng:
I studied accounting am not yet chartered but I ve interest in iIT certification. Which one will pay me most. Experts in the house should pls advice
Re: Certification Vs Masters: Which Is Hotter In Nigerian Labour Market? by nams77: 10:10am On Apr 24, 2017
generalbush:
IT certification is the hot cake. The career prospects in IT is so hot like hot beans!!


Courses like Cisco voice over professionals have just 2 people who practice it in Nigeria, making Cisco import foreign professionals.

Just last week, a firm was looking for Quality Multimedia Instructors, but they were all missing in action!!

Who says ICT is not the king?

Check this link to start up your IT career now!!

http://topwritersden.com/top-it-institutes-in-nigeria/
Pls can I talk with you in private. Need to ask some questions
Re: Certification Vs Masters: Which Is Hotter In Nigerian Labour Market? by generalbush(m): 10:11am On Apr 24, 2017
nams77:

Pls can I talk with you in private. Need to ask some questions

0908 605 0663 (Whats app)
Re: Certification Vs Masters: Which Is Hotter In Nigerian Labour Market? by generalbush(m): 10:13am On Apr 24, 2017
wayaa007:



Are u sure of that Cisco voice, I know a lot of collaboration associate and professionals in Nigeria and from Nigeria

I know alot of Electrical/Electronics Engineers who can't fix a simple DVD or wire a simple house.
Re: Certification Vs Masters: Which Is Hotter In Nigerian Labour Market? by richard870(m): 10:24am On Apr 24, 2017
HermajestyQ:
That is so true
Thanks Bosslady @HermajestyQ
Re: Certification Vs Masters: Which Is Hotter In Nigerian Labour Market? by okusebi(m): 10:28am On Apr 24, 2017
some people here are just making a baseless conclusion, how can you compare certification to a masters degree. certification is just an icing to the cake, masters degree is the real deal. do not be deceived because of the hardship you find yourself. if you have an opportunity to have a masters degree, it is best. because someone with masters degree will sit in the office and head you with your certification while you work your ass in the field. certification expires and it is just an icing to the cake.

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Re: Certification Vs Masters: Which Is Hotter In Nigerian Labour Market? by nams77: 10:50am On Apr 24, 2017
generalbush:


0908 605 0663 (Whats app)
OK. Will do that
Re: Certification Vs Masters: Which Is Hotter In Nigerian Labour Market? by neoclassical: 10:56am On Apr 24, 2017
okusebi:
some people here are just making a baseless conclusion, how can you compare certification to a masters degree. certification is just an icing to the cake, masters degree is the real deal. do not be deceived because of the hardship you find yourself. if you have an opportunity to have a masters degree, it is best. because someone with masters degree will sit in the office and head you with your certification while you work your ass in the field. certification expires and it is just an icing to the cake.
God bless you.
Re: Certification Vs Masters: Which Is Hotter In Nigerian Labour Market? by joelyusuf(m): 11:13am On Apr 24, 2017
Post graduate professional certification is jst an added advantage
Re: Certification Vs Masters: Which Is Hotter In Nigerian Labour Market? by geekybabe(f): 11:21am On Apr 24, 2017
Kaypro:
My Friend, Practical/hands on EXPERIENCE is the most important.
The world is changing the conversation from "What Papers do you have?" to "What solutions can you provide?"


Thank you for this. I have 4 certs. Including cisco and Microsoft. After 3 years in d industry I realised certs only get you in. You need somtin else to give you an extra advantage for growth and promotion. Thats what a masters does. Entry level pple can be looking for certs. But mid level career pple need stuffs like masters and mba to grow in their career.
And then keep learning skills. Learn new tech. Dat way you can easily move between jobs and get lead or managing roles. Because gone are d days you need 6 years experience to be a manager. Skills + extra advantage.

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Re: Certification Vs Masters: Which Is Hotter In Nigerian Labour Market? by geekybabe(f): 11:29am On Apr 24, 2017
okusebi:
some people here are just making a baseless conclusion, how can you compare certification to a masters degree. certification is just an icing to the cake, masters degree is the real deal. do not be deceived because of the hardship you find yourself. if you have an opportunity to have a masters degree, it is best. because someone with masters degree will sit in the office and head you with your certification while you work your ass in the field. certification expires and it is just an icing to the cake.
1000 likes for this. You will be in dat office with your certs and pple with masters from uk will appear and be appointed as your manager. Though they might not even av d domain knowledge like u do do. Thats one of challenges for mid level career techies in nigeria

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Re: Certification Vs Masters: Which Is Hotter In Nigerian Labour Market? by geekybabe(f): 11:35am On Apr 24, 2017
MoyoGENERAL:
In Nigerian Market,

1. Grace
2. Connection
3. Certificate
4. Masters


that's the order!

Not exactly. In d nigerian tech industry, having d needed skills, and having a strong career network is way more important dan Connection. Connection may get u some jobs. But it doesnt sustain you without d skills in d tech industry

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